Predictors of indoor smoking at young children’s homes—a cross-sectional study

Ulbricht, Sabina; Holdys, Josefine; Meyer, Christian; Kastirke, Nadin; Haug, Severin; John, Ulrich

doi:10.1007/s00431-014-2310-x

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“…Nevertheless, we succeeded in determining all LRTI episodes since their birth and that the risk of LRTI is usually highest in the early years of life. Second, other potential risk factors of LRTI-related hospital admissions might have been overlooked in our investigation, such as the type of fuel used in household stoves, nutrition, antenatal cigarette smoke exposure, and nursery attendance, where children might contract an infection from others 26 31 .Therefore, caution should be taken in interpreting these study findings.…”

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confidence: 92%

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Hospitalization risk factors for children’s lower respiratory tract infection: A population-based, cross-sectional study in Mongolia

Dagvadorj

Ota

Shahrook

et al. 2016

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This study aimed to assess the potential risk factors for lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI)-related hospital admissions in Mongolian children. A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Mongolia in 2013, and 1,013 mother–child pairs were included. Of the participating children, 38.9% were admitted to hospital with LRTIs. Home smoking, low birthweight, being a male child, exclusive breastfeeding and healthcare-seeking behaviour showed substantial association with LRTI-related hospital admissions. Number of cigarettes smoked by family members showed a dose-response relationship and increased hospital admissions. Strategies to prevent second-hand-smoke exposure from adult smokers, especially inside the home, are crucial to preventing LRTI-related hospital admissions for children in Mongolia. Improving rates of exclusive breastfeeding and increasing birthweight have great potential to decrease the likelihood of children acquiring a LRTI. Educational initiatives are also necessary for women who are less likely to seek out care for their children’s symptoms.

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“…Furthermore, it has been suggested that harmful particles are likely to be spread around the house via the smoker’s fingers 25 . Given these factors, smoking cessation among adults in the family might be the most useful strategy for protecting children from exposure, as outdoor smoking can only provide moderate protection 26 .…”

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Hospitalization risk factors for children’s lower respiratory tract infection: A population-based, cross-sectional study in Mongolia

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Ota

Shahrook

et al. 2016

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“…The authors concluded that the strongest predictor is parental cigarette smoking status, and more notably, low socioeconomic status and being less educated were frequently and consistently linked with children's passive smoking exposure at home. [25] Such findings have been echoed in other studies, which listed low parental education, unemployment and poverty [26,27], parental smoking behavior, dwelling space, and social and education status as risk factors [28,29].…”

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Passive Smoking Exposure and Perceived Health Status in Children Seeking Pediatric Care Services at a Vietnamese Tertiary Hospital

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Phan

et al. 2020

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Understanding the predictors of health conditions and exposure to secondhand smoke among children is necessary to determine the severity of the issues and identify effective solutions. Despite the significant prevalence in smoking and child exposure to secondhand smoke, there have been only a few studies focusing on this area in Vietnam, and thus the current study aims to fill in this gap. The questionnaires of 435 children aged between 0 and 6 and their caregivers, who agreed to participate in the research, were collected at the Pediatric Department of Bach Mai hospital, Hanoi, in 2016. Multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with perceived health status and exposure to secondhand smoke among children in the last 24 h and the last 7 days from the date of the survey. Our study found that 43% of the respondents had smokers in the family, and 46.4% of children were exposed to passive smoking in the last 7 days. Urban children were most frequently exposed to passive smoking at home and in public, whereas in the rural area, the home and relatives’ houses were the most common places for exposure. Compared to children whose caregivers were farmers, children of non-government workers were more likely to be exposed to passive smoking in the last 7 days. Moreover, children in a family having smoking rules and no smokers were less likely to be exposed to passive smoking in the last 24 h and 7 days than those living in a family allowing smoking and having smokers. In conclusion, our study shows that the government needs to implement better public smoking monitoring and encourage caregivers to implement smoke-free households or smoking rules in their houses.

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“…Ulbricht et al reported that SHS exposure was 2.92 times more if both of parents smoked and it was 3.15 times more if only one of the parents smoked. 16 In a systemic review on predictors of children's SHS exposure at home it was concluded that children whose parents are smokers, with low socio-economical status or less educated are at high risk for SHS exposure. 8 Paternal smoking was related with child age, infants were lesslikely to SHSE.…”

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“…8 The odds of SHSE at home was ranges between 1,2-1,72 in different studies. 16,18,19 But due to the non-standardized measurement techniques, debating results were reported in studies. 8 Children living in extended families were exposed to SHS at home more because of the presence of smoking grandparents and family members other than parents.…”

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Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure of infants at home: A population based cross-sectional study

Çatak

Öner

Sütlü³

2020

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Secondhand smoke exposure is one of the important public health problems especially infants and children. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and social predictors of secondhand smoke exposure of newborns and infants in household. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted with a sample of 763 infants from 1 June to 31 August 2012 in Burdur. A questionnaire developed by was used for this study. It includes questions about socio-and bio-demographic features of participants and smoking related data by self reports of participants. Second hand smoke exposure of infants was considered as smoking someone at least one day per a week in the house. Results: Secondhand smoke exposure prevalence of infants was 64% in Burdur. It was found that five factors including mothers' education level, family type, mothers' smoking status, infants' age and fathers' smoking status were related with infants' second hand smoke exposure. Conclusion:The rate of secondhand smoke exposure of infants at home is very high. The most important factor affecting second hand smoke exposure was parents'; especially fathers' smoking status. Therefore parents should be encouraged to quit smoking.

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Predictors of indoor smoking at young children’s homes—a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Fostering nursery attendance and availability of a private outdoor area may protect young children living in household with smoking parents from environmental tobacco smoke.

Cited by 10 publications

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Hospitalization risk factors for children’s lower respiratory tract infection: A population-based, cross-sectional study in Mongolia

Hospitalization risk factors for children’s lower respiratory tract infection: A population-based, cross-sectional study in Mongolia

Passive Smoking Exposure and Perceived Health Status in Children Seeking Pediatric Care Services at a Vietnamese Tertiary Hospital

Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure of infants at home: A population based cross-sectional study

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